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The UCAM Murcia EBA, second-placed, arrives at the derby after having lost last week in Valencia, but with an immaculate 4-0 at home.

At the qualifying level, the match is important so that the CB Myrtia, first with two wins of advantage, does not escape in the lead.

Although Kuko made it clear "it is not a collective goal for us, obviously if we have the option to approach a victory, we will fight.

Right now our individual goal is that the boys are better than in August and in March or April are even better.

And then on a collective level if we are able to get into the top five it will be nice. "

The university team, which will play as a local, can not do so at the Palacio de los Deportes, his usual home.

The game will be played in the Prince of Asturias Pavilion.

The Basque coach has noticed a change "more of location than of dynamics of week", subtracting importance, although yes admitted that "we would have liked to play in the Palace because it is our field.

It's where we train every day.

We know the track, we know the rings, but it could not be;

He even sees it as positive for the group: "we have to adapt to any scenario and that will make us better," he said.

As for his rival, he has spared no praise.

"CB Myrtia are first on their own merits, they are the second best defense in the league and they are winning the games by almost 19 points difference."

And he believes the key will be to "defend the first eight seconds of possession," and for that "we must be more responsible in possession of the ball."

For his part, Jose Ortega 'Chumi' has talked about his experience with the first team and how he takes advantage of the affiliate.

"I feel that I have that responsibility to be training with the first team and that I have to reflect to be a leader and lead the group to victory."

On the pressure that this supposes, has admitted that "little by little I have to go removing it".

The escort is the most valued player of the group taking advantage of "the intensity and aggressiveness with which it is played in ACB or Eurocup, that makes it better and that contributes more intensity in the rebound or in defense".

The match against CB Myrtia will take place on Saturday 3 December at 19:00 hours in the Prince of Asturias Pavilion, and entry will be free.

Source: UCAM Murcia CB